Medical Assistant--family Practice

Advocate Health

Chicago, US
$21.85 - $32.80; bonus/equity: $1,250 sign on bonu...
Support physicians and other clinicians
Deliver high-quality health care
Assist in physical examinations
The Medical Assistant is a key member of the patient care team by supporting physicians and other clinicians in the delivery of high-quality health care to ambulatory patients

Job Summary

  • The Medical Assistant is a key member of the patient care team by supporting physicians and other clinicians in the delivery of high-quality health care to ambulatory patients.
  • Medical Assistants are vital to the effective operations of a fast-paced medical practice.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more.

Matching Summary

The Medical Assistant is a key member of the patient care team by supporting physicians and other clinicians in the delivery of high-quality health care to ambulatory patients.

Salary

$21.85 - $32.80; Bonus/Equity: $1250 sign on bonus; Benefits: Health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • support physicians and other clinicians
  • deliver high-quality health care
  • assist in physical examinations
  • measure patient’s vital signs
  • prepare and administer vaccines
  • document patient information
  • collect specimens for testing

Nice-to-have

  • resilient and flexible in a changing environment
  • cooperate and work with others
  • make sound and timely decisions

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Graduate of a medical assistant program
  • Two years of medical assistant experience
  • Good communications skills
  • Experience using a keyboard and computers
  • Familiarity with ambulatory care equipment
  • Current AHA CPR certification
  • Ability to travel locally
  • Ability to work in stressful conditions
  • Ability to work rotating shifts
  • Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities
  • Ability to lift to 35 pounds

Work Rights

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